Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung NX mini

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was revealed 12 months prior to the NX mini so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX270 HS grades against the NX mini in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS against the NX mini.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and NX mini is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and NX mini.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX270 HS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX mini will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8.5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX270 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.